jointer

joint·er  (jointr)

n.

1. A machine or tool used in making joints.

2. A tool used to cut grooves indicating the joints in cement.

3. A triangular attachment to a plow used in covering trash or refuse.

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jointer [ˈdʒɔɪntə]

n

1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a tool for pointing mortar joints, as in brickwork

2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) Also called jointing plane a long plane for shaping the edges of planks so that they can be fitted together

3. a person or thing that makes joints

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

jointer - a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together jointer plane, jointing plane, long plane carpenter's plane, woodworking plane, plane - a carpenter's hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood; "the cabinetmaker used a plane for the finish work"